Ladue Grad Becky Sauerbrunn To Lead Team at Olympics

The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team is No. 1 in the world, having won the 2015 World Cup against Japan in Vancouver, British Columbia.

When asked how the two competitions compare, Becky told 101 ESPN: “You’ve got the World Cup that’s just for women’s soccer, and so it’s wonderful to have that spotlight just on your sport and the pressure that’s just on you. And then with the Olympics, it’s wonderful to be apart of something bigger and having all these other athletes from all these other disciplines. There’s more a sense of community and camaraderie, and that makes it really special, too, because you’re sharing something that’s bigger than just your sport.”

Becky was a distinguished LHWHS athlete, lettering all four years in soccer, volleyball and basketball. She was named 2003 Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year, 2002 and 2003 Parade All-American, 2002 NSCAA Adidas (U-17) All-American and 2001 NSCAA Youth All-American.

Becky attended the University of Virginia. Currently, she plays for FC Kansas City in the National Women’s Soccer League.